Our client, a world renowned medical devises company, seeks a Sales Consultant, Advanced Wound Care, for the Western Cape area.

MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Education
Matric
4 year tertiary degree/diploma in the health science field
Registered Nurse would be preferable
Drivers License and reliable vehicle

Experience
Proven sales experience is a must.
PROVEN EXPERIENCE IN WOUNDCARE PRODUCTS

The incumbent will be expected to:
• Is responsible for attaining and exceeding targeted sales for the products to be sold in his/her area.
• Develops a routine calling pattern for all customers, submits a weekly call report and also a quarterly plan for implementation.
• Is responsible for ensuring that all key customers are fully cognisant of the product range, product users and correct product application.
• Is responsible for drawing up and maintaining details of any key customers' names, designations, personal data, as well as details of each call, i.e. date, products discussed, action points, call objectives, etc.
• Is required to be on call after hours and on weekends.
• Travel as set out by the call planner.
• Monitors competitive activity in the market place, submits samples, prices and literature to the relevant marketing personnel.
• Maintains constant awareness of potential new customers and uses for the product range.
• Is responsible for maintaining current product knowledge of both the Company’s and competitive brands.
• Identifies important departments for the various products in conjunction with his/her Sales Manager, to ensure that maximum concentration is focused on these outlets. Works closely with marketing department in executing strategic marketing plan.
• Monitors and controls clinical assessments of new and existing products once protocols have been approved and authorisation through the correct channels obtained, to ensure that the assessments proceed smoothly and with the objective of having these products coded by the relevant hospital or provincial administration.
• Will be able to communicate with all levels of the medical profession and will liaise with administration authorities regarding the submission of tenders, obtaining competitive information, etc
• Works within the compliance framework as set out by the Company.

The incumbent is responsible for the achievement of the company objectives and management of the designated sales region. The incumbent is responsible for the successful launch, promotion and sales of his/her specific product range to the Medical, Nursing and Paramedical professions. The continuing education in the correct application and usage of these products in the sales territory allocated to the incumbent is paramount. The incumbent reports to the Area Sales Manager responsible for his/her allocated territory.